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R688 NGM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 NGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 86,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner and outter edges

Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,864 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner and outter edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 67,169 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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R688 NGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R688 NGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R688 NGM registered?

R688 NGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 July 1997.

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